This is a painting of an eel. It shows a detailed representation of an eel-like fish with a long, slender body, textured scales, an open mouth with sharp teeth, and an eye looking forward. The color palette is predominantly dark green with subtle yellow undertones. The eel's body curves elegantly against a neutral background, in a style reminiscent of natural history artwork, often used in scientific studies, similar to 18th-century naturalist illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4672 × 3467 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original